COVID-19 related worries
The recent announcements about a vaccine for COVID-19 has created a sense of hope for many of us. Brendan Street, Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, explains that the ability to hold onto hope will be key to maintaining your wellbeing in the coming months.
Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025
Published: Thursday 26 November 2020
Loneliness is an emotion that all of us will feel at some point in our lives. When we feel lonely, it’s because we aren’t getting enough social interaction. If loneliness is affecting your life, you’re not on your own. Almost 50% of UK adults report feeling lonely at some point throughout their life.
Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025
Published: Tuesday 22 December 2020
Balancing your work and home life can be tricky, especially if you work from home or you’re in a pressurised role that demands regular out of office hours. Mental Health Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street have combined expertise to tell us all about the challenges we face trying to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025
Published: Wednesday 21 April 2021
The pandemic has disrupted our lives in many ways, but we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. Gosia Bowling, Prevention Lead of Emotional Wellbeing, explains why we may have experienced a crisis of confidence, and how we can stay resilient as lockdown measures continue to ease.
Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025
Published: Wednesday 22 July 2020
There are limits to what we can control in the world, but there’s a lot we can do to control our mental response to it. Discover why you might be feeling more anxious than usual and how practical coping strategies can help manage your emotional wellbeing.
Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025
Published: Monday 23 March 2020
Freedom Day has given the nation mixed feelings amid the ongoing uncertainty. Gosia Bowling, Prevention Lead of Emotional Wellbeing provides 9 tips to find a way through any fear around restrictions lifting – such as continuing to wear a mask indoors if it makes you feel more comfortable.
Updated: Wednesday 22 January 2025
Published: Thursday 22 July 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is placing healthcare professionals across the world in an unprecedented situation. Gosia Bowling, Prevention Lead, explains the mental health difficulties being faced by many on the frontline as well as self-care tips to reduce the risk of mental ill health.
Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021
Published: Wednesday 22 April 2020
If you’re self-isolating because you have symptoms, or you’re living with someone who does, here are some handy tips for planning and preparing, as well as keeping fit, healthy and happy during the coronavirus situation.
Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021
Published: Monday 23 March 2020
As a global society, we are facing an unprecedented time of change and uncertainty. As more cases of the coronavirus continue to be announced, we can expect to see employees experiencing anxiety around the potential impact of the virus. The fear of becoming ill – and the social and economic impact that comes with it – can take its toll on employee health.
Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021
Published: Monday 23 March 2020